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Now in its second edition, this engaging text introduces readers to all the key developments in American history between 1900 and 2000. Combining factual coverage with an analysis of professional historians' most recent interpretations of major domestic and foreign affairs, it fully explores dramatic events such as the Wall Street Crash, Pearl Harbor, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Watergate Scandal. Chapters are enriched by presidential profiles and supported by stimulating source material and exam-style questions to reinforce learning.
This text will be essential reading for students undertaking courses in American History at college, foundation and undergraduate level. It is also the ideal companion for anyone with a general interest in the American history of the twentieth century.
Sommario
The Beginning of the American Century 1900-1920.- Foreign Policy 1900-1920.- The 1920s.- FDR: The Great Depression and the New Deal.- Roosevelt's Foreign Policy, 1933-45.- African-Americans 1900-1945.- Post War America.- The 1950s: Affluence and Anxiety.- John F. Kennedy, 1961-1963.- LBJ: The Great Society and Vietnam.- The Shift to the Right.- African Americans 1945-2000.- The End of the American Century: 1980-2000.- Appendix A: Tables Index.- Appendix B: Presidential Profiles.- Appendix C: Questions and Exercises.- Appendix D: References.- Index.
Info autore
John Traynor is a recently retired History Teacher. He is the author of Mastering Modern German History and Challenging History: Europe 1890-1990. He has also written history materials for the BBC, the Public Record Office and the National Archive of the United States.
Riassunto
Now in its second edition, this engaging text introduces readers to all the key developments in American history between 1900 and 2000. Combining factual coverage with an analysis of professional historians’ most recent interpretations of major domestic and foreign affairs, it fully explores dramatic events such as the Wall Street Crash, Pearl Harbor, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Watergate Scandal. Chapters are enriched by presidential profiles and supported by stimulating source material and exam-style questions to reinforce learning.
This text will be essential reading for students undertaking courses in American History at college, foundation and undergraduate level. It is also the ideal companion for anyone with a general interest in the American history of the twentieth century.
New to this Edition:
- Two brand-new chapters on African-American History
- A new ‘American Lives’ feature which gives insight into a wide range of cultural figures including the Wright Brothers, Rachel Carson, J.D. Salinger and Muhammed Ali
Prefazione
This engaging text introduces readers to all the key developments in American history between 1900 and 2000. It combines factual coverage with an analysis of professional historians’ interpretations of key domestic and foreign affairs, from the Wall Street Crash to the Watergate Scandal.
Testo aggiuntivo
Mastering Modern United States History offers an engaging introduction to the politics and society of the United States during the twentieth century. Combining a vibrant writing style with well-structured and coherent chapters, this is an important new resource for both students and teachers.
